| Minutes
February 19, 2003
Back to Archives
GOVERNOR AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MINUTES
State House, Concord, New Hampshire
February 19, 2003 10:30 a.m.
The Governor and Executive Council convened at 10:30 a.m. with all members
present
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded
by Councilor Wheeler accepted the minutes of February 5, 2003.
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded
by Councilor Burton accepted the minutes of February 13, 2003.
The Governor and Executive Council, on motion of Councilor Wheeler, seconded
by Councilor Burton, confirmed the appointment of several persons nominated
for Civil Commissions from the February 5, 2003 meeting.
The Governor placed in nomination the several persons who applied for Civil
Commissions.
CONFIRMATIONS
Attorney General
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded
by Councilor Burton, with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, confirmed:
| Peter Heed, Westmoreland |
Effective: February 19, 2003 |
| Succeeding: Philip McLaughlin (resigned) |
Term: March 31, 2005 |
| |
Salary: LL/MAX $99,317 |
Cannon Mountain Advisory Board
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Spaulding, with Councilor Griffin voting - no, confirmed:
| Georgie Thomas, Thornton |
Effective: February 19, 2003 |
| Reappointment | Term: January 1, 2006 |
Current Use Advisory Board
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek, confirmed:
| Thomas Thomson, Orford | Effective: February 19, 2003 |
| (Public Member) | Term: November 16, 2004 |
| Reappointment | |
Board of Licensed Dietitians
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Spaulding, confirmed:
| Jil Shangraw, Lebanon | Effective: February 19, 2003 |
| Reappointment | Term: December 6, 2005 |
State Coordinator of Highway Safety
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Wieczorek, confirmed:
| Peter Thomson, Orford | Effective: February 19, 2003 |
| Reappointment | Term: February 5, 2008 |
NOMINATIONS
The Governor nominated the following:
State Board of Education
| John E Lyons Jr., Portsmouth | Effective: March 28, 2001 |
(Replacing Chris Houpis) | Term: January 31, 2007 |
Human Rights Commission
| Gary Daniels, Milford | Effective: Upon Confirmation |
| (Replacing Richard Hesse) | Term: January 1, 2008 |
NH Motor Vehicle Industry Board
| Archie C. Burnett III, Milford | Effective: Upon Confirmation |
| Reappointment | Term: January 9, 2007 |
Nursing Board
| Richard Brothers, Campton | Effective: May 10, 2003 |
(Replacing Mary Lou Asbell) | Term: May 10, 2006 |
Pari-Mutuel Commission
| Timothy J. Connors, Portsmouth | Effective: April 9, 2003 |
| Reappointment | Term: April 9, 2006 |
Department of Safety; Assistant Commissioner
| John A. Stephen, Manchester | Effective: Upon Confirmation |
| Assistant Commissioner | Term: March 31, 2007 |
| Reappointment | Salary: Group Q/Maximun: $74,381 |
University System of NH, Board of Trustees
| Edward Dupont, Durham | Effective: Upon Confirmation |
| (Replacing Ralph Brickett) | Term: June 30, 2007 |
Veteran's Home, Board of Managers
| Donald Caron, Goffstown | Effective: Upon Confirmation |
| (Veteran of Foreign Wars) | Term: March 31, 2008 |
| Reappointment | |
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
#1 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek and further on a roll call vote as follows: Councilor
Burton - yes, Councilor Spaulding - yes, Councilor Griffin - yes, Councilor
Wieczorek - yes, and Councilor Wheeler - yes, authorized to hold a Public Hearing
with respect to the Business Finance Authority's purchase of a loan made by
Strafford Economic Development Corporation to Contract Manufacturing Technologies,
LLC in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Action will Authorized a Resolution under
RSA 162-A:18 to determine the financing will serve a public use, provide public
benefit and is within the policy and authority of the Act.
EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
* * * * * *
At approximately 11:00 a.m., the Governor announced that the next matter to
be considered would be the purchase by the Business Finance Authority of a loan
to be made by Strafford Economic Development Corporation and declared that the
public hearing on the subject had commenced. He said that he and the members
of the Council had received written material from the Authority with respect
to the proposed loan. The Governor then said that the meeting would hear anyone
wishing to speak on the subject. Michael Donahue, Senior Credit Officer of the
Authority, briefly explained the project and introduced Dennis McCann, Executive
Director of Strafford Economic Development Corporation, and Brian Kelley of
Contract Manufacturing Technologies. The Governor then repeated that the proceedings
were a public hearing and asked whether any other person wished to speak; there
being none, Councilor Spaulding introduced a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION
UNDER RSA 162-A:18 AWARDING A LOAN PURCHASE UNDER RSA 162-A:10 WITH RESPECT
TO A CERTAIN LOAN FROM STRAFFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" and
moved its adoption, which was seconded by Councilor Wiezcorek. There being no
discussion, the Governor called for a vote on the motion. Those voting in favor
were: The Governor and Councilor Burton, Councilor Spaulding, Councilor Griffin,
Councilor Wieczorek, and Councilor Wheeler; those abstaining were Councilor(s):
None; and those voting against were Councilor(s): None; The Governor declared
that the resolution was passed.
* * * * * *
A RESOLUTION UNDER RSA 162-A:18
AWARDING A LOAN PURCHASE UNDER RSA 162-A:10
WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN LOAN FROM
THE STRAFFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING TECNOLOGIES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council (the "Governor and Council") of
the State of New Hampshire (the "State") have received from the Business
Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire (the "Authority")
its written recommendation that the Governor and Council make certain findings
and determinations pursuant to RSA 162-A:18 with respect to the purchase and
acquisition by the Authority of a loan in the principal amount of up to Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) (the "Loan") made by the Strafford
Economic Development Corporation, a corporation, organized and existing under
the laws of the State of New Hampshire and a local development organization
(the "Lender") to Contract Manufacturing Technologies, LLC, a New Hampshire limited liability company (the "Borrower") to be used to
purchase a product line and working capital.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RSA Chapter 162-A, the Governor and
Council is authorized to approve the recommendation of the Authority and to
authorize and approve the purchase of the Loan by the Authority upon the making
of specific findings after public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Governor and Council have received all the documentation and
information with respect to the proposed purchase of the Loan by the Authority;
and
WHEREAS, further action by the Authority with respect to the proposed transaction
is subject to the passage of this resolution and cannot be taken until after
its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. Findings and Determinations. On the basis of the documentation and information
received by the Governor and Council, and after a public hearing the Governor
and Council find:
(a) Special Findings.
(i) The purchase and acquisition of the Loan will make available funds for
the local or regional promotion, encouragement, or development of business activities
in an area where such funds are needed; and
(ii) The Loan to be purchased by the Authority does not impose an undue risk
of loss to the Authority.
(b) General Findings.
(i) The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will serve a public
use and provide a public benefit.
(ii) The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed is within the policy
of, and the authority conferred by RSA Chapter 162-A.
(iii) The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will preserve
or increase the social welfare or economic prosperity of the state and one or
more of its political subdivisions, and will promote the general welfare of
the state's citizens.
(iv) The purchase of the Loan by the Authority as proposed will promote the
orderly development of business activities, create or preserve employment opportunities,
or protect the physical environment.
2. Approval. The Governor and Council approve the purchase of the Loan by
the Authority as recommended by the Authority and authorize the Authority to
cause the execution and delivery of a Loan Purchase Agreement substantially
in the form submitted to the Governor and Council and to take such further action
under the Act with respect to the transaction as may be required.
3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Passed and Agreed to February 19, 2003.
OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#2 Authorized to retroactively amend an existing agreement with Rockingham
Planning Commission, Exeter, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 4-3-02,
item #5), for the purpose of extending the agreement end date from December
31, 2002 to December 31, 2003, under the provisions of the NH Estuaries Program.
#3 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the University of
NH, Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH,
to undertake environmental monitoring activities under the provisions of the
NH Estuaries Project, in the amount of $46,200. Effective upon G&C approval
through December 31, 2003.
#4 Authorized to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of
Safety, Division of Fire Safety and Emergency Management, Concord, NH, to assume
direct management of the National Flood Insurance Program, and to transfer certain
responsibilities associated with the National Flood Insurance Program from OSP
the FS&EM. (2)Further Authorized to accept and expend $13,500 from OSP and
amend the current budget as indicated in letter dated February 3, 2003. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2003.
#5 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Portsmouth School District,
Portsmouth, NH, for a habitat restoration education program, in the amount of
$5,725 under the provisions of the NH Estuaries Project. Effective upon G&C
approval through July 31, 2003.
#6 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Rockingham Planning Commission,
Exeter, NH, to conduct non-point source pollution outreach to municipal officials
under the provisions of the NH Coastal Program, in the amount of $11,670. Effective
upon G&C approval through December 31, 2003.
#7 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Town of Troy, NH, to conduct
a feasibility study to upgrade town water and sewer systems under the provisions
of the Community Development Block Grant Program, in the amount of $12,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2003.
#8 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Seacoast Land Trust, Portsmouth,
NH, to conduct land protection activities for the town of Greenland under the
provisions of the NH Estuaries Project, in the amount of $3,625. Effective upon
G&C approval to December 31, 2003.
#9 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Exeter,
NH, to conduct a restoration of Pickering Creek saltmarsh under the provisions
of the NH Coastal Program, in the amount of $30,000. Effective upon G&C
approval through December 31, 2003.
#10 NOT USED
#11 Authorized to amend retroactively , an existing agreement with the Town
of Derry, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 1-2-01, item #13, amended on
12-19-01, item #4), to allow the Town of Derry to complete the study for elderly
housing and purchase the site, by extending the completion date from December
31, 2002 to December 31, 2003.
#12 Authorized to amend an existing memorandum of agreement with the University
of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, (previously approved by G&C
on 9-4-02, item #12, amended on 12-18-02, item #4), to convert the existing
GRANIT database to a new format, by providing additional funding in the amount
of $32,673 for a new total of $120,673.
#13 Authorized to amend retroactively, an existing agreement with the Town
of Hillsborough, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-8-00, item #5, amended
on 5-15-02, item #5), for a community center feasibility study under the Community
Development Block Grant Program, by extending the end date from June 30, 2002
to June 30, 2003.
GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#14 Authorized to accept and expend additional Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program funds from the US Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount
of $5,071,541.59. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2004.
#15 Authorized to amend contract with Rockingham Community Action, Inc., Portsmouth,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item #19), Fuel Assistance Program,
by increasing the amount of the contract from $1,166,515 by $668,255 to an amount
not to exceed $1,834,770.
#16 Authorized to amend contract with Southern NH Services, Inc., Manchester,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item #22), Fuel Assistance Program,
by increasing the amount of the contract from $3,000,424 by $1,774,407 to an
amount not to exceed $4,774,831.
#17 Authorized to amend contract with Strafford County Community Action Committee,
Inc., Dover, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item #21), Fuel
Assistance Program, by increasing the amount of the contract from $931,206 by
$532,796 to an amount not to exceed $1,464,002.60.
#18 Authorized to amend contract with Southwestern Community Services, Inc.,
Keene, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item #19), Fuel Assistance
Program, by increasing the amount of the contract from $1,365,725 by $791,239
to an amount not to exceed $2,156,964.
#19 Authorized to amend contract with Tri-County Community Action Program,
Inc., Berlin, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item #19), Fuel
Assistance Program, by increasing the amount of the contract from $2,416,007
by $1,419,461 to an amount not to exceed $3,835,468.
#20 Authorized to amend contract with Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack
Counties, Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 9-25-02, item
#19), Fuel Assistance Program, by increasing the amount of the contract from
$2,008,692 by $1,179,445 to an amount not to exceed $3,188,137.
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#21 Authorized John Mirabello, Laconia, NH, be confirmed for appointment to
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#22 Authorized Glen R Wass, Stratham, NH, be confirmed for appointment to the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#23 Authorized Sean P Mooney, Manchester, NH, be confirmed for appointment
to the rank of Major, NH Air National Guard.
#24 Authorized Scott W Normandeau, Manchester, NH, be confirmed for appointment
to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
#25 Authorized Laurie M Farris, Groveland, MA, be confirmed for appointment
to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, NH Air National Guard.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#26 Authorized Working Capital Warrants, in the amount of $500,000,000 to cover
expenditures for the Month of March 2003. (2)Further Authorized Working Capital
Warrant reporting expenditures of $278,921,681.39 for the Month of January and
recommends the balance of $11,078,318.61 be lapsed.
#27 Authorized Salary and Benefit Adjustment Transfers for the month of January,
as indicated in letter dated February 3, 2003.
#28 Authorized list of agency transfers for Fiscal Year 2003, as indicated
in letter dated February 3, 2003.
#29 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to enter into a retroactive contract
with Carroll County, Ossipee, NH, to reimburse a portion of the salary paid
weekly for the professional services of a Resident Project Representative associated
with the construction of the Carroll County Courthouse. Total reimbursements
will not exceed $34,600. Effective August 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003.
#30 Authorized Bureau of Court Facilities to pay Liberty Mutual Insurance Group,
Dover, NH, for providing emergency services to evaluate indoor air quality conditions
in specific areas of the Rockingham County Courthouse, Brentwood, NH, totaling
$7,920.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#31 Authorized Abandoned Property Division to issue a warrant from funds not
otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount
of $115,893.72 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that have
escheated to the general fund.
#32 Authorized Abandoned Property Division to issue a warrant from funds not
otherwise appropriated and the State Treasurer to issue checks in the amount
of $12,426.06 to the rightful owners of abandoned or unclaimed funds that have
escheated to the general fund.
#33 Authorized amendment to a memorandum of Understanding with the Department
of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Support Services, (previously
approved by G&C on 5-23-01, item #27), for processing of DCSS checks on
Treasury's PayBase check disbursement system in an amount not to exceed $100,000,
by extending the ending date from June 30, 2003 to June 30, 2005 with authority
to extend the MOU for an additional two years for an amount to be determined
upon amendment and agreement of the parties.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MARKETS & FOOD
#34 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded
by Councilor Spaulding, authorized to budget and expend prior year unexpended
revenues of Animal Population Control fees in the amount of $136,393. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2003. To be budgeted as detailed in letter
dated January 22, 2003.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
#35 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded
by Councilor Burton, authorized Department of Justice of accept and expend a
grant in the amount o $1,032,000 from the US Department of Justice, Violence
Against Women Office. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2003.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#36 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, Division of the Arts, to
award Art Links Grants in the amount of $35,000 to the vendors listed in letter
dated January 27, 2003. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2003.
#37 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, Division of the Arts to
enter into a contract with Dharma Creative, Nashua, NH, for the design and layout
of various publications for three newsletter and one biennial report in Calendar
year 2003, in the amount of $11,915. Effective upon G&C approval through
November 30, 2003.
BANKING DEPARTMENT
#38 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded
by Councilor Burton, authorized to continue one Executive Secretary, position
#9Temp, salary grade 11 on a full time temporary basis for and additional period
of three months. Effective April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
#39 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded
by Councilor Spaulding, authorized to extend a current lease agreement with
Pasquale Alosa, Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-28-98, item
#54, second building approved by G&C on 2-18-98, item #50A), for building
space, for an additional two years, in the amount of $371,294.56. Effective
March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2005.
HIGHWAY SAFETY AGENCY
#40 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek, authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with
the Safety & Health Council of NH, to conduct the "Operation Lifesaver"
public relations and education campaign, in the amount of $7,500. Effective
upon G&C approval through September 30, 2003. Sole source.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
#41 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded
by Councilor Spaulding, authorized to enter into a contract with Steven E Patnaude,
CSR, Concord, NH, to provide court-reporting services, in an amount not to exceed
$7,500. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2004.
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#42 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Page Belting Company,
Inc., for power conveyors and electric hydraulic lift maintenance at NHES's
Administrative offices, Concord, NH, in an amount not to exceed $1,500 annually
for an agreement total of $4,500 for the three year period. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2005.
#43 Authorized to enter into an amended service agreement with Eckhardt &
Johnson, Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 8-14-02, item #73), for heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning services at NHES's office's in Concord, NH,
by increasing the original annual agreement amount of $35,000 by $10,000 to
the revised annual amount of $45,000, Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2003.
#44 Authorized to enter into a service agreement with Hansen Fox Co., Inc.,
for plumbing repair services at NHES's offices statewide, in the amount of $30,000,
and $10,000 annually for each of the two subsequent annual periods, for and
agreement total of $50,000. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
2005.
#45 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, to enter into a service
agreement with Holiday Inn, Concord, NH, for the large ballroom, a smaller meeting
room and a buffet luncheon for the seventh biennial Wellness Day Conference
for the 350 NHES employees and 60 One-Stop Partner employees working in our
offices as well as their immediate families for March 29, 2003, in an amount
not to exceed $4,124.35. (2)Further Authorized to expend Federal funds in an
amount not to exceed $4,124.35 to hold the biennial Wellness Day Conference
for NHES for the FY 2002-2003 to be held on March 29, 2003.
#46 Authorized to enter into a retroactive agreement with the South Carolina
Employment Security Commission for voluntary participation in the Labor Market
Information Training Institute Consortium. (2)Further Authorized to accept and
expend $5,000 from the SCESC as reimbursement for travel and related costs incurred
by the NHES staff in conjunction with this agreement. Effective January 1, 2003
through June 30, 2003.
LIQUOR COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#47 Authorized to enter into a contract with Thermal Stor Refrigeration Inc.,
Hooksett, NH, for the sole purpose of providing maintenance, and service of
heating, and air conditioning systems at various liquor store locations throughout
NH. The total contract price limitation is $57,937.50. Effective July 1, 2003
through December 31, 2005.
#48 Authorized to enter into an amendment with Thermal Stor Refrigeration Inc.,
Hooksett, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 6-22-99, item #92, amended
on 8-22-01, item #109, amended on 1-23-02, item #34), for the sole purpose of
adding maintenance, and service of heating, and air conditioning systems at
various liquor store locations throughout NH, by increasing the price limitation
from $95,179.32 to $105,179.32 an increase of $10,000.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#49 Authorized with thanks, to accept a donation of $100 to be used for educational
supplies from the Women's Union Brookside Congregational Church in Manchester,
NH.
#50 Authorized with thanks, to accept a donation of 38 books from Kevin Gagnon,
NH Area Assembly, Hooksett, NH. The approximate value of these books relating
to Alcoholics Anonymous is $150.
#51 Authorized with thanks, to accept a donations of ink stamps from Mary Alice
Warner, Volunteer, Center Harbor, NH. The approximate value of this donation
if $15.
#52 Authorized with thanks, to accept a donation of books and book bags from
Ann Trombly, NH Circle of Home and Family Association, Laconia, NH. The approximate
value of this donation is $105.
#53 Authorized with thanks, to accept donations of various sewing materials
and notions with a total value of $1,230. The donations were made from November
4, 2002 through December 23, 2002 from the various individuals as indicated
in letter dated February 3, 2003.
#54 Authorized with thanks, to accept donations of various sewing materials
and notions with a total value of $1,520.90. The donations were made from September
3, 2002 through October 31, 2002 from the various individuals as indicated in
letter dated February 3, 2003.
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#55 Authorized Bureau of Ski Operations to submit the year to date regarding
season passes issued for Cannon Mountain for the quarter ending December 31,
2002, as detailed in letter date January 28, 2003. Informational Item.
#56 Authorized Division of Travel and Tourism Development to retroactively
enter into an Educational Tuition Agreement to pay costs not to exceed $4,473
as indicated in letter dated January 7, 2003.
#57 Authorized Division of Forests and Lands to purchase, from Marilyn M Ellingwood,
Trustee, a certain 113 acre tract of undeveloped forestland with right-of-way
off of Lost Nation Rd, Northumberland, NH, to provide access to a considerable
portion of the state land that is presently inaccessible, and reducing the states
external property boundary would reduce long-term boundary line maintenance
costs, for the sum of $30,000.
#58 Authorized Division of Parks and Recreation to amend a contract with Waste
Management of NH Keene, (previously approved by G&C on 7-10-02, item #48),
at Greenfield State Park , due to the increase of rubbish removal, increasing
the total cost from $8,440 to $13,440, a $5,000 increase. Effective upon G&C
approval through June 30, 2003.
#59 Authorized to accept and expend an additional federal grant from the National
Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, for "Franconia
Notch Summit Improvements and Tramway Upgrade project", Phase Two in the
amount of $385,034.68. (2)Further Authorized to extend the grant date to December
31, 2003.
#60 Authorized the Trails Bureau to enter into Recreational Trails Program
grant with Sta-North Economic Development, Stratford, NH, to establish a federal
program of allocating funds to the States for development and maintenance of
recreational trails, trail education programs and trail-related projects, to
assist the organization with funds for trail maintenance in Dixville Notch,
in an amount of $6,005. Effective upon G&C approval with an ending date
of September 30, 2003.
#61 Authorized the Trails Bureau to amend the Grant-in Aid Development contracts
with the OHRV clubs (Winter Trail Grooming), (previously approved by G&C
on 12-4-02, item #46), as indicated in letter dated February 5, 2003, with an
increase not to exceed 25% of the original contract.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#62 Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Portsmouth, NH,
for Peirce Island Pool Discharge Elimination, in the amount of $15,000. (2)Further
Authorized to award an advance payment in the amount of $3,000 to the City of
Portsmouth in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. Effective upon
G&C approval through December 31, 2003.
#63 Authorized to accept and expend $7,330.72 in federal funds from the US
Environmental Protection Agency for expansion of Private Well Initiative outreach
efforts through May 31, 2003.
#64 Authorized to amend a contract with the Town of Newmarket, NH, (previously
approved by G&C on 4-17-02. item #61), for storm drainage system mapping,
by retroactively extending the completion date to June 30, 2003 from December
31, 2002.
#65 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with the City of Nashua, NH,
(previously approved by G&C on 1-24-01, item #96), for the repair of damage
done to an existing trail in Mine Falls Parks by erosion, by extending the completion
date to December 31, 2003 from December 31, 2002.
#66 Authorized to amend a contract with Rochester Department of Public Works,
Rochester, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-23-01, item #60), to produce
an EPA Phase II NPDES storm water public education video, retroactive to December
31, 2002 through December 31, 2003.
#67 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with the Town of Wolfeboro
- DPW, Wolfeboro, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 12-20-00, item #91),
by extending the completion date to December 31, 2003 from December 31, 2002.
#68 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with the Merrimack River Watershed
Council, Lawrence, MA, (previously approved by G&C on 4-11-01, item #65),
to quantify the potential impact of development on the Powwow River watershed
and to make recommendations ho how communities might minimize those impacts,
by extending the completion date to December 31, 2003 from December 31, 2002.
#69 Authorized to retroactively amend a contract with the City of Manchester,
NH, (previously approved by G&C on 5-9-01, item #97), for restoration of
a three-acre vacant lot along the Piscataquog River in Manchester, by extending
the completion date to December 31, 2003 from December 31, 2002.
#70 Authorized Edward & Joann Holland's request to amend permit, (previously
approved by G&C on 5-26-99), to fill, construct breakwater at the shoreline,
connect a cantilevered pier to a walkway to a piling pier, dredge below existing
access steps, and temporarily impact stockpile stone for breakwater construction
on shoreline frontage on property located at Sewall Point on Lake Winnipesaukee
in Wolfeboro.
FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT
#71 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Burton, authorized to enter into a sole source contract with Cochran
& Wilken, Inc., Springfield, IL, for Aquaculture Engineering consultation
for hatchery system evaluation of: Berlin, Warren & Twin Mountain hatcheries,
submit final study incorporating data from all six State Fish Hatcheries, and
technical assistance for National Pollution Discharge Elimination System NPDES
permit applications for all six state hatcheries, in the amount of $150,000.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2005, with the provision for
a Contract Renewal for no more than a two-year term, dependent upon the availability
of funds and approval of the G&C.
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
#72 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded
by Councilor Burton, authorized to expend examination fees collected for examinations,
related services, and supplies, as long as fees charged to applicants are equivalent
to 125% of direct expense of the examination, as indicated in letter date September
24, 2002.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
Office of Information Systems
#73 Authorized to amend an agreement with Scientific Technologies Corporation,
Tucson, AZ, (previously approved by G&C on 5-15-02, item #93), by increasing
the price limitation for information technology services by $5,200 from $75,000
to $80,200. Effective upon G&C approval.
Office of Community & Public Health
#74 Authorized to amend an existing agreement with Valley Regional Healthcare,
Inc., Claremont, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 8-22-01, item #188,
amended on 6-26-02, item #157), to enable the contractor to provide breast and
cervical cancer screening by increasing the Price Limitation amount by $5,373
from $465,441 to $470,814. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30,
2003.
Division of Family Assistance
#75 Authorized to renew agency membership in the American Public Human Services
Association, Washington, DC, in the amount of $8,494, for the period retroactive
to January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
Division for Children, Youth & Families
#76 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, to award one accreditation
stipend in the amount of $750, to the family child care program, and seven accreditation
stipends in the amount of $1,500 per center based child care program, for a
total amount not to exceed $11,250. Effective upon G&C approval through
June 30, 2003
#77 NOT USED
#78 Authorized with Councilor Wheeler voting - no, to provide quality child
are awards in the amount of $116,995 to a total of twenty accredited child care
programs throughout the State of NH who partner with the Department of Health
and Human Services to provide child care services. Effective upon G&C approval
to June 30, 2003.
#79 NOT USED
Division of Elderly & Adult Services
#80 Authorized to enter into an agreement with Manchester Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, Manchester, NH, to provide Congregate Housing Services in an amount
not to exceed $89,090. Effective March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004.
New Hampshire Hospital
#91 Authorized to accept and expend $1,873.50 in donations for the quarter ending
October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, as specified in letter dated February
4, 2003. Fiscal Committee approved.
Behavioral Health
#92 Authorized with thanks, to accept and expend $390 in donations for the quarter
ending October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, as specified in letter dated
February 4, 2003. Fiscal Committee approved.
NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERANS HOME
#93 The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Burton, authorized with thanks, to accept the list of monies totaling
$32,133.87 received during the period of October 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002,
as a result of fundraising drives from various organizations and from personal
contributions, as detailed in letter dated January 28, 2003.
#94 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#95 Authorized to budget and expend carry forward funds in the amount of $446,606
from the US Department of Education, to assist all learners to meet high standards.
Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2003.
#96 Authorized to accept and expend $108,341 from the US Department of Education,
Office of Educational Research and Improvement to develop, implement, evaluate
and replicate a comprehensive model of character education throughout NH. Effective
upon G&C approval through June 30, 2003.
#97 Authorized to grant funds to Keene State College, Keene, NH, University
of NH, Office of Sponsored Research, Durham, NH, Plymouth State College, Plymouth,
NH, and Rivier College, Nashua, NH, to jointly develop a secondary transition
certificate program designed to prepare educators to support children and youth
with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $572,773. (2)Further Authorized
unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control within the
Department of Education. Effective upon G&C approval through August 31,
2004.
#98 Authorized to grant funds to Second Start, Concord, NH, to fund a Year
Long Site Program Approval Process, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (2)Further
Authorized unencumbered payment of said grant with internal accounting control
within the Department of Education. Effective retroactively to December 1, 2002
through June 30, 2003.
#99 NOT USED
#100 NOT USED
#101 Authorized Division of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation to enter into
a contract with Ferd Construction, Inc., Hollis, NH, to provide home modifications
to a client's residence, in an amount not to exceed $6,993. (2)Further Authorized
to withhold 10% of the contract price until satisfactory completion of all contract
requirements. (3)Further Authorized that a contingency in the amount of $699.30
be approved for payment because latent conditions exist which may appear during
execution of the project. Effective upon G&C approval to June 30, 2003.
NH COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#102 Authorized to accept and expend additional federal funds from the US Department
of Education for the TRIO/SSS Grant Program, in the amount of $229,338. Effective
upon G&C approval to August 31, 2003. To be budgeted as indicated in letter
dated February 6, 2003.
#103 Authorized Berlin Campus to be granted permission to enter into a retroactive
sole source license agreement with Berlin High School, Berlin, NH, for the purpose
of licensing space to provide educational training programs to the citizens
of Coos County, in the amount of $1,850. Effective From February 4, 2003 through
September 30, 2003.
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#104 Authorized to award a $5,500 grant to McIntosh College for the purpose
of granting scholarships to NH residents who have completed their freshman year
and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on the basis of financial
need or merit.
#105 Authorized to award a $6,000 grant to Rivier College for the purpose of
granting nursing scholarships to full-time and part-time nursing students who
are NH residents and who will be selected for scholarships by the college on
the basis of financial need.
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#106 Authorized to accept and expend an additional $7,044.18 for the grant
entitled "State Police DWI Patrols" from the NH Highway Safety Agency,
which provides overtime money to maintain high visibility of State Police in
order to deter would-be-violators of driving while under the influence of drugs
and alcohol.
#107 Authorized Division of Information Technology to accept a grant from the
Department of Justice, to be used to continue the development of the State Criminal
Justice Information System, known as J-One, in the amount of $150,000. Effective
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
#108 Authorized to enter into a one year memorandum of agreement with the NH
Technical Institute, Concord, NH, to provide classroom space and parking lot
space for a Motorcycle Rider Training Program, in the amount of $24,000. (2)Further
Authorized to adjust between fiscal years through the Budget Office, Department
of Administrative Services, if needed. Effective April 1, 2003 through October
31, 2003.
#109 Authorized to extend a current rental lease with First Development Corp.,
Gorham, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 3-18-98, item #105A), for office
space, in the amount of $19,920 per year for a total cost of $39,840 for the
two years. To be budgeted as detailed in letter dated January 14, 2003. Effective
April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.
#110 Authorized the Division of Fire Safety and Emergency Management to execute
a grant agreement with the Town of Grafton, for the purpose of purchasing an
emergency generator/housing shelter to power critical facilities, in the amount
of $16,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2003.
#111 Authorized a retroactive Grant agreement with the Town of Hampton, to
be used for overtime for first responders to participate in weapons of mass
destruction training programs, in the amount of $17,586.43. Effective upon G&C
approval through January 11, 2003.
#112 Authorized the Division of Fire Safety and Emergency Management to execute
an agreement with The University of NH, for the purpose of identifying, collecting
and entering survey data on critical facilities in the InCast program in accordance
with the copyrighted format provided by Klotz Consultants, Inc., in the amount
of $6,746. Effective upon G&C approval through March 31, 2003.
#113 NOT USED
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Council acted as follows:
#114 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right-of-Way's Contemplated
Award list for the period of January 16, 2003 through January 28, 2003.
#115 Authorized to accept and place on file the Bureau of Right-of-Way's Contemplated
Award list for amounts less than $5,000 for the time period extending from October
1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.
#116 Authorized the Bureau of Bridge Design to enter into an agreement with
the State of Vermont for the rehabilitation of the existing steel arch bridge
carrying NH Route 9 over the Connecticut River between Chesterfield, NH, and
Brattleboro, VT. Detailed in letter dated January 30, 2003.
#117 Authorized a petition for a hearing on alterations to US Route 3 NH Route
11 and Clark Road intersection, to relocate Clark Road and Town Line Plaza entrance
along US Route 3 NH Route 11 in the town of Tilton. This will require the acquisition
of some right-of-way, with a total budget of $3,324.
#118 Authorized Bureau of Right-of-Way to transfer a parcel of State owned
property for property needed for the purpose of developing a functional replacement
in conjunction with reconstruction of US Rout 302 and replacement of the bridge
over the Ellis River in the Town of Bartlett.
#124 TUITION REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Spaulding, authorized the following requests:
A. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State College,
Plymouth, NH, the sum of $545.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Cynthia Davis,
Director of Learning Resources, in the course entitled "Learning in Adulthood".
B. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State College,
Plymouth, NH, the sum of $545.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Chris Merritz,
Assistant Professor, in the course entitled "Learning in Adulthood".
C. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State College,
Plymouth, NH, the sum of $545.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling William Miller,
Counselor, in the course entitled "Learning in Adulthood".
D. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State College,
Plymouth, NH, the sum of $545.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Janet Paddack,
Professor, in the course entitled "Learning in Adulthood".
E. COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE - Request permission to pay Plymouth State College,
Plymouth, NH, the sum of $545.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Fran Seigle,
Professor, in the course entitled "Learning in Adulthood".
F. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay New Hampshire Technical Institute,
Concord, NH, the sum of $990.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Carol Angowski,
Secretary II, in the course entitled "Project Management".
G. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay New Hampshire Technical Institute,
Concord, NH, the sum of $990.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Gary Guzouskas,
Administrator, in the course entitled "Project Management".
H. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University,
Manchester, NH, the sum of $606.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Ora LeMere,
Accounting Technician, in the course entitled "Intro to Business Finance".
I. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning,
Bow, NH, the sum of $728.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Lorraine Payeur,
Executive Secretary Stenographer, in the course entitled "Behavior in Organizations".
J. EDUCATION - Request permission to pay the College for Lifelong Learning,
Bow, NH, the sum of $728.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Lorraine Payeur,
Executive Secretary Stenographer, in the course entitled "Principles of
Management".
K. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire
University, Manchester, NH, the sum of $606.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling
Wendy Hullinger, Executive Secretary, in the course entitled "Management
of Information Technology".
L. INSURANCE - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University,
Manchester, NH, the sum of $678.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Mary Verville,
Fiancial Records Auditor, in the course entitled "Intermediate Accounting
II".
M. LIQUOR - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester,
NH, the sum of $678.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Christina Demers, Statistician
I, in the course entitled "Statistics".
N. LIQUOR - Request permission to pay Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester,
NH, the sum of $678.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Margaret LaBrecque,
Accountant III, in the course entitled "Business Ethics".
O. NH HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay the University of Dundee, Scotland,
UK, the sum of $750.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Diane Allen, Nursing
Coordinator, in the Internet course entitled "Dissertation: Masters in
Nursing".
P. NH HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay the University of North Texas, Denton,
TX, the sum of $779.64 for the sole purpose of enrolling Wandajune Bishop-Towle,
Psychologist, in the Internet courses entitled "Introduction to Verbal
Behaivor", "Functional Analysis in School Settings" and "Professional/Ethical
Issues".
Q. NH HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay New England College, Henniker, NH,
the sum of $936.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Richard Greenwood, Training
& Development Therapist, in the course entitled "Managing Projects".
R. NH HOSPITAL - Request permission to pay New England College, Henniker, NH,
the sum of $936.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Heather McAllister, Recreational
Therapist II, in the course entitled "Managing Projects".
S. RETIREMENT - Request permission to pay the Southern New Hampshire University,
Manchester, NH, the sum of $1,299.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Jeff
Gendron, Investment Analyst, in the course entitled "Research Methods in
Business".
T. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - Request permission to pay Franklin Pierce College,
Concord, NH, the sum of $615.00 for the sole purpose of enrolling Donna Raymond,
Administrator I, in the course entitled "Small Business Management".
#125 TRAVEL REQUESTS
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Spaulding, authorized the following requests:
A. FISH & GAME - Request permission for (1) employee, Robert Calvert, Wildlife
Damage Control Specialist, or designee, to travel to Mount Olive, NJ, on March
2 - 5, 2003, to attend the 17th Eastern Black Bear Workshop. Permission is also
requested for a waiver to exceed the 300-mile radius by state vehicle. Total
Cost: There will be no cost to the state. Source of Funds: All cost to be covered
by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. No Registration Fees.
TABLED: (from the meeting of 2-5-03)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Griffin, voted to remove the following item from the table:
#78 Office of Knowledge Management and Decision Support
The Governor and Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded by Councilor
Griffin authorized to accept and expend $50,000 in federal funds, as specified
in letter dated January 15, 2003. Fiscal Committee approved.
Late Items:
A. OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Spaulding, seconded
by Councilor Griffin:
Authorized to enter into an agreement with Milton, NH and the County of Strafford,
Dover, NH to construct a day care facility in the amount of $400,000 under the
provisions of the Community Development Block Program.
B. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Griffin, seconded
by Councilor Wieczorek:
Authorized the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention & Recovery
to enter an agreement with the NH Association of Broadcasters, Inc., to provide
broadcast activities (during the period of January 1, 2003 through December
31, 2003) in an amount not exceeding $70,000 on behalf of the Governor's Commission
on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment.
C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Griffin:
Authorized to enter a contract with Brookstone Builders to increase the contingency
by $26,000 for a total contingency of $150,926 in various locations of the Division
of Motor Vehicle Testing Facility.
D. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Burton:
Authorized appointment of Councilor Peter J Spaulding to hold a hearing for
the NH Higher Education Loan Corporation pursuant to RSA 195-D:21.
E. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Wieczorek, seconded
by Councilor Burton:
Authorized appointment of Councilor David K Wheeler to hold a hearing for the
equipment financing and renovation project in connection with the Mondadnock
Community Hospital pursuant to RSA 195-D:21.
F. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
The Governor and Executive Council on motion of Councilor Burton, seconded by
Councilor Griffin:
Authorized to continue four Certifying Officer III positions salary grade 20
on a full-time temporary basis for an additional period of for months (March
1, 2003 through June 30, 2003), pursuant to the provisions of RSA 21.1:54.
Next Governor and Executive Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March
5, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the State House in Concord, NH.
The Honorable Board then Adjourned
|
